State Highway 74 over Wharton Creek-Madison CO
FairMadison County, Arkansas · 2.98 MI E SH 23 · Structure no. 000000000005510
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 74 over Wharton Creek-Madison CO is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 74 over Wharton Creek-Madison CO in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2027. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 74 over Wharton Creek-Madison CO built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 74 over Wharton Creek-Madison CO in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does State Highway 74 over Wharton Creek-Madison CO carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 74 over Wharton Creek-Madison CO?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 74 over Wharton Creek-Madison CO?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.